Research Article

Micromotion of Dental Implants: Basic Mechanical Considerations

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Displacement of corresponding reference marks on bone and implant for osseointegrated implants and resulting micromotion: data recorded from model without friction between bone and implant (a), data recorded from model with friction between bone and implant (b), note the different scales!
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